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SECTION 10210LOUVERS, GRILLES AND VENTS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Fixed-Blade Extruded-Aluminum Louvers:1. Horizontal louver.2. Horizontal drainable-blade louver.3. Horizontal sightproof inverted-v blade louver.4. Vertical sightproof fixed-blade louver.5. Storm Class horizontal blade louver.6. Storm Class vertical blade louver.7. Narrow louver.

B. Extruded-Aluminum Louvers:1. Horizontal adjustable louver.2. Horizontal combination louver.3. Horizontal adjustable combination louver.

C. Stationary Hurricane Louvers, Miami-Dade County Approved.

D. Stationary Hurricane Louvers, Florida State Building Code Approved.

E. Louver Screens.

F. Blank-Off Panels for Louvers.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications.

B. Section 07920 - Joint Sealants.

C. Section 09910 - Painting.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. Air Movement and Control Association International (AMCA):1. AMCA 500-L - Laboratory Methods of Testing Louvers for Rating.2. AMCA 501 - Application Manual for Air Louvers.3. AMCA 511 - Certified Ratings Program - Product Rating Manual for Air Control

Devices.4. AMCA 512 - AMCA Listing Label Program. Water and Air Certification.5. AMCA 512 - AMCA Listing Label Program. Water, Air, Wind-Driven Rain Certification.6. AMCA 512 - AMCA Listing Label Program. Air Certification.7. AMCA 540 - Test Method for Louvers Impacted by Windborne Debris.

a. K6744X - AMCA 540 Basic Lev D.

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b. K6746X - AMCA 540 Basic Lev D or Enhanced Level E.c. K6746MD - AMCA 540 Basic Lev D or Enhanced Level E.d. SCH501X - AMCA 540 Enhanced Level E.e. K605MD - AMCA 540 Enhanced Level E.f. SCH601MD (w VCD-40) - AMCA 540 Enhanced Level E.g. SCV660MD - AMCA 540 Enhanced Level E.h. SCH601MD - AMCA 540 Enhanced Level E.

8. AMCA 550 - Test Method for High Velocity Wind Driven Rain Resistant Louvers.a. SCV501MD - AMCA 550.b. SCC550 - AMCA 550.c. SCC550MD - AMCA 550.d. SCV302 - AMCA 550.e. SCV302MD - AMCA 550.f. SCH601MD (w VCD-40) - AMCA 550.g. SCV660MD - AMCA 550.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):1. ASTM A 653 - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or

Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process.2. ASTM A 666 - Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold Worked Austenitic

Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.3. ASTM A 788 - Standard Specification for Steel Forgings, General Requirements.4. ASTM B 26 - Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Sand Castings.5. ASTM B 209 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Sheet and

Plate.6. ASTM B 221 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Rolled or

Cold Finished Bar, Rod, and Wire.7. ASTM C 578 - Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal

Insulation.8. ASTM C 612 - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Block and Board Thermal

Insulation.9. ASTM D822 - Standard Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of

Paint and Related Coatings.10. ASTM D 1187 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Base Emulsions for Use as

Protective Coatings for Metal.11. ASTM D4214 - Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Degree of Chalking of

Exterior Paint Films.12. ASTM D2244 - Standard Test Method for Calculation of Color Differences From

Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates.13. ASTM E 90 - Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound

Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements.14. ASTM E330 - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows,

Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.15. ASTM E 413 - Classification for Rating Sound Insulation.

C. American Architectural Manufacturer's Association (AAMA).1. AAMA 611 - Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum.2. AAMA 2603 - Voluntary Specification. Performance Requirements and Test

Procedures For. Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions.3. AAMA 2604 - High Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and

Panels.4. AAMA 2605 - Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test

Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum.

D. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM): Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products.

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E. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA): Architectural Sheet Metal Manual.

F. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

G. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Louver Terminology: Definitions of terms for metal louvers contained in AMCA 501 apply to this Section, unless otherwise defined in this Section or in referenced standards.

B. Standard Free Area: Free area of a louver 48 inches (1220 mm) wide by 48 inches (1220 mm) high, identical to that provided.

C. Maximum Standard Airflow: Airflow at point of beginning water penetration through a louver 48 inches (1220 mm) wide by 48 inches (1220 mm) high, identical to that provided.

D. Drainable-Blade Louver: Louver designed to collect and drain water to exterior at sill by means of gutters in front edges of blades and channels in jambs and mullions.

E. Minimum Weather Louver Effectiveness: Weather louver effectiveness rating shall be based on tests conducted in accordance with:1. AMCA Standard 500-L.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets for each product and assembly specified.1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.3. Cleaning methods.

C. Engineering Review: Submit theoretical calculations prepared by a professional engineer specializing in the application of welding technology demonstrating that each fillet weld joining blade and frame members will withstand a minimum of 526 pounds of force in shear.

D. Shop Drawings: For units and accessories. Include plans; elevations; sections; and details showing profiles, angles, and spacing of elements. Show unit dimensions related to wall openings and adjacent construction; free area for each size indicated for louvers; profiles of frames at jambs, heads, and sills; and anchorage details and locations.1. Verify openings by field measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements

on Shop Drawings.2. For installed products indicated to comply with design loadings, include structural

analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.

3. Wiring Diagrams: Detail power, signal, and control systems for motorized adjustable louvers and differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

E. Product Certificates:1. Air Performance: Certificates signed by Air Movement and Control Association

International Inc (AMCA) certifying that the manufacturer's stock units are tested in accordance with AMCA Standard 500 and are licensed to bear the AMCA Certified Ratings Seal in accordance with AMCA Standard 511.

2. Water Penetration: Certificates signed by Air Movement and Control Association International Inc (AMCA) certifying that the manufacturer's stock units are tested in accordance with AMCA Standard 500 and are licensed to bear the AMCA Certified

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Ratings Seal in accordance with AMCA Standard 511.3. Weather Louver Effectiveness: Certificates signed by Air Movement and Control

Association International Inc (AMCA) certifying that the manufacturer's stock units are tested in accordance with AMCA Standard 500-L99, Section 8.3.2 - Wind Driven Rain Water Penetration Test, and are licensed to bear the AMCA Certified Ratings Seal in accordance with AMCA Standard 511.

4. Provide AMCA Certification - Water, Air for louvers as scheduled.5. Provide AMCA Certification - Water, Air, Wind-Driven Rain for louvers as scheduled.6. Provide AMCA Certification - Air for louvers as scheduled.

F. Qualification Data: For firms and persons specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects and owners, and other information specified.

G. Selection Samples: Two complete color charts showing the full range of colors available for units with factory-applied color finishes.

H. Samples for Verification: For each finish specified, two samples representing actual finishes specified; prepared on Samples of same thickness and material indicated for final Work. Where finishes involve normal color and texture variations, include Sample sets showing the full range of variations expected.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum 5 years manufacturing similar products. The manufacturer shall have implemented a program for the management of quality objectives, continual improvement, and monitoring of customer satisfaction to assure that customer needs and expectations are met.

B. Installer Qualifications: Minimum 2 years experience installing similar louvers.

C. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and experienced in providing engineering services of kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of products that are similar to those indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent.

D. Source Limitations: Obtain products through one source from a single manufacturer where alike in one or more respects regarding type, design, or factory-applied color finish.

E. Welding Standards: As follows:1. Comply with AWS D1.2, "Structural Welding Code - Aluminum."2. Comply with AWS D1.3, "Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel."

F. AMCA Standard 500-L: Air performance, water penetration and air leakage ratings shall be determined in accordance with Air Movement and Control Association International Inc (AMCA) Standard 500, "Laboratory Methods of Testing Louvers for Rating."

G. AMCA Standard 511: Air performance, water penetration and air leakage ratings shall be licensed in accordance with Air Movement and Control Association International Inc. (AMCA) Standard 511, "Certified Ratings Program for Air Control Devices," latest edition.

H. AMCA Standard 512: Ratings shall be determined in accordance with Air Movement and Control Association International Inc (AMCA) Standard 512, "AMCA Listing Label Program," latest edition.

I. SMACNA Standard: Comply with SMACNA's "Architectural Sheet Metal Manual" recommendations for fabrication, construction details, and installation procedures.

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J. UL and NEMA Compliance: Provide motors and related components for motor-operated adjustable louvers that are listed and labeled by UL and comply with applicable NEMA standards.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver, store and handle materials and products in strict compliance with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations and industry standards.

B. Store products indoors in manufacturer's or fabricator's original containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name and manufacturer. Protect from damage.

C. Handling: Protect materials and finishes during handling and installation to prevent damage.

1.8 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Field Measurements: Verify openings and adjacent construction by field measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delaying the Work.1. Established Dimensions: Where field measurements cannot be made without delaying

the Work, establish opening dimensions and proceed with fabricating products without field measurements. Coordinate construction to ensure that actual opening dimensions correspond to established dimensions.

2. Coordinate Setting Drawings, diagrams, templates, instructions, and directions for installation of anchorages that are to be embedded in concrete or masonry construction. Coordinate delivery of such items to Project site.

1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's recommended limits.

1.10 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer's Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard limited warranty for louver systems for a period of 1 year from date of installation, no more than 18 months after shipment from manufacturing plant. When notified in writing from the Owner of a manufacturing defect, manufacturer shall promptly correct deficiencies without cost to the Owner.

B. Manufacturer's Finish Warranty: Provide manufacturer's limited warranty for 70 percent fluoropolymer-based finish on aluminum substrates.1. Warranty Period: 10 years.2. Warranty Period: 20 years.3. Finish coating shall not peel, blister, chip, crack or check.4. Chalking, fading or erosion of finish when measured by the following tests:

a. Finish coating shall not chalk in excess of 8 numerical ratings when measured in accordance with ASTM D4214.

b. Finish coating shall not change color or fade in excess of 5 NBS units as determined by ASTM D2244 and ASTM D822.

c. Finish coating shall not erode at a rate in excess of .01 mils/year confirmed by Florida test samples.

C. Manufacturer shall provide 5 year limited warranty for 50 percent fluoropolymer-based finish on aluminum substrates.1. Finish coating shall not peel, blister, chip, crack or check.

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2. Chalking, fading or erosion of finish when measured by the following tests:a. Finish coating shall not chalk in excess of 8 numerical ratings when measured

in accordance with ASTM D4214.b. Finish coating shall not change color or fade in excess of 5 NBS units as

determined by ASTM D2244 and ASTM D822.c. Finish coating shall not erode at a rate in excess of .01 mils/year confirmed by

Florida test samples.

D. Manufacturer shall provide 1 year limited warranty for baked enamel /Acrylic Enamel finish on aluminum substrates.1. Finish coating shall not peel, blister, chip, crack or check.2. Chalking, fading or erosion of finish when measured by the following tests:

a. Finish coating shall not chalk in excess of 8 numerical ratings when measured in accordance with ASTM D4214.

b. Finish coating shall not change color or fade in excess of 5 NBS units as determined by ASTM D2244 and ASTM D822.

c. Finish coating shall not erode at a rate in excess of .01 mils/year confirmed by Florida test samples.

E. Manufacturer shall provide 5 year limited warranty for Class I anodized finish.

F. Manufacturer shall provide 1 year limited warranty for Class II anodized finish.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: The Airolite Co.; P.O. Box 410; Schofield, WI 54476. ASD Phone: 715-841-8759. Fax: 715-841-8773. Email: [email protected]. Web Site: www.airolite.com.

B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.

2.2 LOUVERS, GRILLES AND VENTS - GENERAL.

A. Louvers shall be mechanically fastened construction and furnished with bird screen, insect screen, sill pans, supports, installation hardware and finishes as specified or required for a complete installation.

B. Louver shall be of welded construction and furnished with bird screen, insect screen, sill pans, supports, installation hardware and finishes as specified or required for a complete installation.

C. The supporting structure shall be designed to accommodate the point loads transferred by the louvers when subject to the design wind loads.

D. Performance Requirements:1. Structural Performance: Provide products capable of withstanding the effects of loads

and stresses from wind and normal thermal movement without evidencing permanent deformation of components including blades, frames, and supports; noise or metal fatigue caused by component rattle or flutter; or permanent damage to fasteners and anchors.a. Wind Load: Uniform pressure (velocity pressure) of 25 lbf per sq ft (1200 Pa),

acting inward or outward.b. Thermal Movements: Provide products that allow for thermal movements

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resulting from the following maximum change (range) in ambient and surface temperatures by preventing buckling, opening of joints, overstressing of components, and other detrimental effects:

c. Temperature Change (Range): 120 degrees F (67 degrees C), ambient; 180 degrees F (100 degrees C), material surfaces.

2. Air-Performance, Water-Penetration, and Air-Leakage Ratings: Provide louvers complying with performance requirements indicated, as demonstrated by testing manufacturer's stock units 48 inches (1220 mm) wide by 48 inches (1220 mm) high. Test units according to AMCA 500.a. Perform testing on unpainted, cleaned, degreased units.b. Perform water-penetration testing on louvers without screens.

3. Weather Louver Effectiveness: Provide louvers complying with performance requirements indicated, as demonstrated by testing manufacturers stock units in accordance with AMCA Standard 500-L, Section 8.3.2 - Wind Driven Rain Water Penetration Test.

E. Materials:1. Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B 221 (ASTM B 221M), alloy 6063-T5 or T-52.2. Aluminum Sheet: ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M), alloy 3003 or 5052 with temper as

required for forming, or as otherwise recommended by metal producer for required finish.

3. Aluminum Castings: ASTM B 26/B 26M, alloy 319.4. Galvanized Steel Sheet: ASTM A 653/A 653M, G90 (Z275) zinc coating, mill

phosphatized.5. Stainless-Steel Sheet: ASTM A 666, Type 304 or 316 with a No. 2 polish.6. Fasteners: Of same basic metal and alloy as fastened metal or 300 series stainless

steel, unless otherwise indicated. Do not use metals that are incompatible with joined materials.a. Use types and sizes to suit unit installation conditions.

7. Anchors and Inserts: Of type, size, and material required for loading and installation indicated. Use nonferrous metal or hot-dip galvanized anchors and inserts for exterior installations and elsewhere as needed for corrosion resistance. Use toothed steel or expansion bolt devices for drilled-in-place anchors.

8. Bituminous Paint: Cold-applied asphalt mastic complying with SSPC-Paint 12 but containing no asbestos fibers, or cold-applied asphalt emulsion complying with ASTM D 1187.

F. Fabrication:1. Assemble units in factory to minimize field splicing and assembly. Disassemble units

as necessary for shipping and handling limitations. Clearly mark units for reassembly and coordinated installation.a. Continuous Vertical Assemblies: Where height of units exceeds fabrication and

handling limitations, fabricate units to permit field-bolted assembly with close-fitting joints in jambs and mullions, reinforced with splice plates and without interrupting blade-spacing, or grille or screen pattern.

2. Maintain equal louver blade spacing to produce uniform appearance.3. Fabricate frames, including integral sills for louvers, to fit in openings of sizes

indicated, with allowances made for fabrication and installation tolerances, adjoining materials' tolerances, and perimeter sealant joints.

4. Include supports, anchorages, and accessories required for complete assembly.5. Louvers shall be of welded construction.6. Louvers shall be of mechanically fastened construction.

2.3 FIXED-BLADE EXTRUDED-ALUMINUM LOUVERS

A. AMCA Seal: Mark units with AMCA Certified Ratings Seal.

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B. Fixed-Blade Extruded-Aluminum Louvers: Horizontal Louvers as manufactured by The Airolite Co.1. Product: K609:

a. Depth: 4 inches (102 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Mullion Type: Concealed.d. Percent Free Area: 49 percent.e. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 562 fpm (2.86 m per sec).f. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 4,446 cfm

(2.10 cu m per sec).g. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.06 inches WC

(0.014 kPa).h. Blade Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm)i. Blade Thickness: 0.125 inches (3 mm)j. Frame Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm)k. Frame Thickness: 0.125 inches (3 mm)

2. Product: K666:a. Depth: 4 inches (102 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Mullion Type: Concealed.d. Percent Free Area: 53 percent.e. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 760 fpm (3.85 m per sec).f. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 6,475 cfm






C. Fixed-Blade Extruded-Aluminum Louvers: Horizontal Drainable-Blade Louvers as manufactured by The Airolite Co.1. Product: K609HP:



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2. Product: K638HP:a. Depth: 4 inches (102 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Mullion Type: Concealed.d. Percent Free Area: 53 percent.e. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 934 fpm (4.74 m per sec).f. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 7,930 cfm



3. Product: K6744:a. Depth: 4 inches (102 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Mullion Type: Concealed.d. Percent Free Area: 56 percent.e. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,151 fpm (5.85 m per sec).f. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 10,336 cfm






5. Product: K6844/CB6844 Dual Drainable:a. Depth: 4 inches (102 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Mullion Type: Concealed.d. Percent Free Area: 51 percent.e. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 992 fpm (5.04 m per sec).f. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 9,140 cfm


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6. Product: K6096HP:a. Depth: 6 inches (152 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Mullion Type: Concealed.d. Percent Free Area: 54 percent.e. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 998 fpm (5.07 m per sec).f. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 8,673 cfm

(4.11 cu m per sec).g. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.17 inches WC (0.04

kPa).h. Blade Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm)i. Blade Thickness: 0.125 inches (3 mm)j. Frame Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm)k. Frame Thickness: 0.125 inches (3 mm)







9. Product: K6846 Dual Drainable:a. Depth: 6 inches (152 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Mullion Type: Concealed.d. Percent Free Area: 54 percent.e. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,201 fpm (6.10 m per sec).f. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 10,305 cfm


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10. Product: K6856 Dual Drainable:a. Depth: 6 inches (152 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Mullion Type: Concealed.d. Percent Free Area: 49 percent.e. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,065 fpm (5.41 m per sec).f. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 8,424 cfm


(0.038 kPa).h. Blade Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm).i. Frame Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm).

D. Fixed-Blade Extruded-Aluminum Louvers: Horizontal Sightproof Inverted-V Blade Louvers as manufactured by The Airolite Co.1. Product: K601:



(0.065 kPa).h. Blade Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm).i. Frame Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm)j. Frame Thickness: 0.125 inches (3 mm)

2. Product: K601D Drainable:a. Depth: 4 inches (102 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Mullion Type: Concealed.d. Percent Free Area: 32 percent.e. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 747 fpm (3.79 m per sec).f. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 3,855 cfm


(0.075 kPa).h. Blade Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm).i. Frame Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm)j. Frame Thickness: 0.125 inches (3 mm)



kPa).

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h. Blade Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm).i. Frame Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm).

4. Product: K605D Drainable:a. Depth: 5 inches (127 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Mullion Type: Concealed.d. Percent Free Area: 57 percent.e. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,134 fpm (5.76 m per sec).f. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 10,331 cfm



5. Product: T5832:a. Depth: 2 inches (51 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Mullion Type: Concealed.d. Blade: 0.063 inch (1.60 mm).e. Frame: 0.063 inch (1.60 mm).f. Percent Free Area: 23 percent.g. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 516 fpm (2.62 m per sec).h. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,935 cfm

(0.91 cu m per sec).i. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.10 inches WC

(0.025 kPa).j. Blade Thickness: 0.063 inches (1.6 mm).k. Frame Thickness: 0.063 inches (1.6 mm).

E. Fixed-Blade Extruded-Aluminum Louvers: Storm Class Horizontal Blade Louvers as manufactured by The Airolite Co.1. Weather Louver Effectiveness Rating: Minimum rating determined under AMCA

Standard 500-L and certified under AMCA Standard 511.a. Wind Velocity (mph/m per sec): ________.b. Rainfall Rate (inches/mm): ________ per hour.c. Intake Air Volume (cfm/cu m per min): ________.d. Effectiveness Rating: ________.

2. Product: SCC550 Storm Class Louver:a. Standards Compliance: AMCA 540 and AMCA 550 Listed.b. Depth: 5.5 inches (139.7 mm) nominal louver depth.c. Mullion Type: Visible.d. Mullion Type: Concealed.e. Percent Free Area: 50 percent.f. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,083 fpm (5.5 m per sec).g. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 8,686 cfm

(4.10 cu m per sec).h. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.44 inches WC

(0.109 kPa).i. Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:

1) Exterior Wind Velocity: 29 mph (13 m per sec).2) Rainfall Rate: 3 inches (75 mm)/hr.3) Effectiveness: 100 percent.4) Core Ventilation: 980 fpm (5.0 m per sec).5) Exterior Wind Velocity: 50 mph (22 m per sec).

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6) Rainfall Rate: 8 inches (200 mm)/hr.7) Effectiveness: 99.5 percent.8) Core Ventilation: 980 fpm (5.0 m per sec).

j. Front Blade Thickness: 0.050 inch (1.27 mm).k. Back Blade Thickness: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm).

3. Product: SCH201 Storm Class Louver:a. Depth: 2 inches (51 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Percent Free Area: 39 percent.d. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 914 fpm (4.64 m per sec).e. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 5,667 cfm

(2.67 cu m per sec).f. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.198 inches WC

(0.049 kPa).g. Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:

1) Exterior Wind Velocity: 29 mph (13 m per sec).2) Rainfall Rate: 3 inches (75 mm)/hr.3) Effectiveness: 99.6 percent.4) Core Ventilation: 297 fpm (1.5 m per sec).5) Exterior Wind Velocity: 50 mph (22 m per sec).6) Rainfall Rate: 8 inches (200 mm)/hr.7) Effectiveness: 99.1 percent.8) Core Ventilation: 0 fpm (0 m per sec).

h. Blade: 0.063 inch (1.60 mm).i. Frame: 0.063 inch (1.60 mm).

4. Product: SCH401 Storm Class Louver:a. Depth: 4 inches (102 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Percent Free Area: 42 percent.d. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,250 fpm (6.35 m per sec).e. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 8,400 cfm



1) Exterior Wind Velocity: 29 mph (13 m per sec).2) Rainfall Rate: 3 inches (75 mm)/hr.3) Effectiveness: 99.9 percent.4) Core Ventilation: 864 fpm (4.4 m per sec).5) Exterior Wind Velocity: 50 mph (22 m per sec).6) Rainfall Rate: 8 inches (200 mm)/hr.7) Effectiveness: 99.0 percent.8) Core Ventilation: 400 fpm (2.0 m per sec).

h. Frame Thickness: 0.063 inch (1.60 mm).i. Blade Thickness: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm).



(0.045 kPa)g. Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:

1) Exterior Wind Velocity: 29 mph (13 m per sec).

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2) Rainfall Rate: 3 inches (75 mm)/hr.3) Effectiveness: 99.1 percent.4) Core Ventilation: 787 fpm (4.0 m per sec).5) Exterior Wind Velocity: 50 mph (22 m per sec).6) Rainfall Rate: 8 inches (200 mm)/hr.7) Effectiveness: 99.2 percent.8) Core Ventilation: 689 fpm (3.5 m per sec).







7. Product: SCH7 Storm Class Louver:a. Depth: 7 inches (178 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Mullion Type: Concealed.d. Percent Free Area: 53 percent.e. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 948 fpm (4.82 m per sec).f. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 7,416 cfm


kPa).h. Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:


i. Frame Thickness: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm).j. Front Blade Thickness: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm).k. Back Blade Thickness: 0.063 inch (1.60 mm).

8. Product: SCH701 Storm Class Louver:a. Depth: 7 inches (178 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Percent Free Area: 45 percent.d. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,250 fpm (6.35 m per sec).

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e. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 8,962 cfm (4.22 cu m per sec).

f. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.49 inches WC (0.122 kPa).

g. Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:1) Exterior Wind Velocity: 29 mph (13 m per sec).2) Rainfall Rate: 3 inches (75 mm)/hr.3) Effectiveness: 99.9 percent.4) Core Ventilation: 689 fpm (3.5 m per sec).5) Exterior Wind Velocity: 50 mph (22 m per sec).6) Rainfall Rate: 8 inches (200 mm)/hr.7) Effectiveness: 99.1 percent.8) Core Ventilation: 394 fpm (2.0 m per sec).


F. Fixed-Blade Extruded-Aluminum Louvers: Storm Class Vertical Blade Louvers as manufactured by The Airolite Co.1. Product: SCV6 Storm Class Louver:

a. Depth: 5-3/8 inches (152 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Percent Free Area: 55 percent.d. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,250 fpm (6.35 m per sec).e. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 10,912 cfm



1) Exterior Wind Velocity: 29 mph (13 m per sec).2) Rainfall Rate: 3 inches (75 mm)/hr.3) Effectiveness: 100.0 percent.4) Core Ventilation: 991 fpm (5.0 m per sec)5) Exterior Wind Velocity: 50 mph (22 m per sec).6) Rainfall Rate: 8 inches (200 mm)/hr.7) Effectiveness: 100.0 percent.8) Core Ventilation: 984 fpm (5.0 m per sec).

h. Blade Thickness: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm).i. Frame Thickness: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm).

2. Product: SCV302 Storm Class Louver:a. Depth: 3 inches (76.2 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Percent Free Area: 50.8 percent.d. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,250 fpm (6.35 m per sec).e. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 10,163 cfm



1) Exterior Wind Velocity: 29 mph (13 m per sec).2) Rainfall Rate: 3 inches (75 mm)/hr.3) Effectiveness: 100 percent.4) Core Ventilation: 788 fpm (4.0 m per sec).5) Exterior Wind Velocity: 50 mph (22 m per sec).6) Rainfall Rate: 8 inches (200 mm)/hr.7) Effectiveness: 99.6 percent.8) Core Ventilation: 788 fpm (4.0 m per sec).

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3. Product: SCV501 Storm Class Louver:a. Depth: 5 inches (127 mm) nominal louver depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Percent Free Area: 54.4 percent.d. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,250 fpm (6.35 m per sec).e. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 10,888 cfm



1) Exterior Wind Velocity: 29 mph (13 m per sec).2) Rainfall Rate: 3 inches (75 mm)/hr.3) Effectiveness: 100 percent.4) Core Ventilation: 991 fpm (5.0 m per sec).5) Exterior Wind Velocity: 50 mph (22 m per sec).6) Rainfall Rate: 8 inches (200 mm)/hr.7) Effectiveness: 99.3 percent.8) Core Ventilation: 882 fpm (4.5 m per sec).


G. Fixed-Blade Extruded-Aluminum Louvers: Narrow Louvers as manufactured by The Airolite Co.1. Product: AC420/AC420S:

a. Depth: 1-1/2 inches (38.1 mm).b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Mullion Type: Concealed.d. Mullion Type: Frameless.e. Percent Free Area: 46 percentf. Material: Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5.g. Blade Thickness: 0.063 inches (1.60 mm).h. Frame Thickness: 0.063 inches (1.60 mm).i. Blade Angle: 52 degrees.

2. Product: AC460/AC460S:a. Depth: 1-1/2 inches (38.1 mm).b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Mullion Type: Concealed.d. Mullion Type: Frameless.e. Percent Free Area: 68 percentf. Material: Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5.g. Blade Thickness: 0.063 inches (1.60 mm).h. Frame Thickness: 0.063 inches (1.60 mm).i. Blade Angle: 30 degrees.

3. Product: K6772 Drainable.a. Depth: 2 inches (51 mm).b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Percent Free Area: 57 percentd. Material: Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5.e. Blade Thickness: 0.063 inches (1.60 mm).f. Frame Thickness: 0.063 inches (1.60 mm).g. Blade Angle: 45 degrees.h. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 886 fpm (4.50 m per sec).i. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 8,009 cfm

(3.78 cu m per sec).

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j. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.10 inches WC (0.025 kPa).

2.4 EXTRUDED ALUMINUM LOUVERS

A. AMCA Seal: Mark units with AMCA Certified Ratings Seal.

B. Extruded Aluminum Louvers: Horizontal Adjustable Louvers as manufactured by The Airolite Co.1. Description: Adjustable louvers are designed to permit air intake and exhaust

ventilation in exterior walls. When closed, Extruded Aluminum Adjustable louver blades may be rotated to resist air leakage and water penetration.

2. Louvers shall be furnished with bird screen, insect screen, supports and finishes as specified or scheduled for a complete installation.

3. The blade linkage assembly shall be fully-enclosed within the louver jamb frame and isolated from the active airstream.

4. Operation Method: Hand operation with push bars.5. Operation Method: Crank operation with removable-crank operator in sill or jamb.6. Operation Method: Motor operation, with two-position, spring-return application (with

power on, motor opens louver; with power off, spring closes louver); 110-V, 50/60-Hz motor; and limit switch wired for grounding; equipped as follows:

7. Operation Method: Pneumatic piston operation for use with 80 to 100 psi (550 to 690 kPa) compressed air.a. Operation: Two position; power open, power close.b. Operation: Two position; power open, power close with spring-return fail-safe.c. Operation: Modulating; power open, power close.d. Operation: Modulating; power open, power close with spring-return fail-safe.

8. Blades shall be fitted with dual-durometer vinyl blade-edge gaskets and compressible jamb seals to resist air leakage and water penetration when the adjustable blades are closed.

9. Product: T645:a. Depth: 4 inches (102 mm) nominal depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Free Area: 41 percent free area.d. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,023 fpm (5.20 m per sec).e. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 6,629 cfm


(0.043 kPa).g. Blade Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm).h. Frame Thickness: 0.125 inches (3 mm).

10. Product: T6784 Drainable Blade:a. Depth: 4 inches (102 mm) nominal depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Free Area: 41 percent free area.d. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 920 fpm (4.67 m per sec).e. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 6,016 cfm



11. Product: T6636:a. Depth: 6 inches (152 mm) nominal depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Free Area: 40 percent free area.

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d. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,069 fpm (5.43 m per sec).e. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 6,756 cfm



12. Product: T6786 Drainable Blade:a. Depth: 6 inches (152 mm) nominal depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Free Area: 46 percent free area.d. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,007 fpm (5.12 m per sec).e. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 7,391 cfm



13. Product: T6796 Drainable Adjustable Blade:a. Depth: 6 inches (152 mm) nominal depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Free Area: 54.6 percent free area.d. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,107 fpm (5.624 m per sec).e. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 9,664 cfm



14. Accessories: Louvers equipped as follows:a. Snap-on, blade-edge gaskets for each louver blade to reduce air leakage at

blade edges.b. Stainless-steel jamb seals between adjustable-blade ends and jambs to restrict

air leakage.

C. Extruded Aluminum Louvers: Combination Louvers as manufactured by The Airolite Co.1. Description: Combination louvers incorporate stationary and adjustable blades in a

single frame. Louvers offer constant exterior appearance with control of intake and exhaust airflow through operation of the adjustable blades. Louvers shall be provided with edge gaskets and jamb seals.

2. Louvers shall be furnished with bird screen, insect screen, supports and finishes as specified or scheduled for a complete installation.

3. The blade linkage assembly shall be fully-enclosed within the louver jamb frame and isolated from the active airstream.

4. Operation Method: Hand operation with push bars.5. Operation Method: Crank operation with removable-crank operator in sill or jamb.6. Operation Method: Motor operation, with two-position, spring-return application (with

power on, motor opens louver; with power off, spring closes louver); 110-V, 50/60-Hz motor; and limit switch wired for grounding; equipped as follows:

7. Operation Method: Pneumatic piston operation for use with 80- to 100-psi (550- to 690-kPa) compressed air.a. Operation: Two position; power open, power close.b. Operation: Two position; power open, power close with spring-return fail-safe.c. Operation: Modulating; power open, power close.d. Operation: Modulating; power open, power close with spring-return fail-safe.

8. Blades shall be fitted with dual-durometer vinyl blade-edge gaskets and compressible

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jamb seals to resist air leakage and water penetration when the adjustable blades are closed.

9. Product: K8204 Drainable Blade:a. Depth: 4 inches (102 mm) nominal depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Free Area: 40 percent free area.d. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,192 fpm (6.06 m per sec).e. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 7,557 cfm



10. Product: K8204E Drainable Blade with electric motor actuator enclosed within the sill frame:a. Depth: 4 inches (102 mm) nominal depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Free Area: 34 percent free area.d. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,192 fpm (6.06 m per sec).e. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 6,663 cfm


(0.042 kPa)g. Blade Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm).h. Frame Thickness: 0.125 inches (3 mm).



(0.028 kPa).g. Front Blade Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm).h. Back Blade Thickness: 0.125 inches (3 mm).i. Frame Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm) 0.125 inches (3 mm).




13. Product: K8206A Combination louver with drainable stationary and airfoil adjustable blades:a. Depth: 6 inches (152 mm) nominal depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Free Area: 48 percent free area.d. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,221 fpm (6.20 m per sec).e. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 9,377 cfm

(4.40 cu m per sec).

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f. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.14 inches WC (0.035 kPa).

g. Blade Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm).h. Frame Thickness: 0.125 inches (3 mm).

14. Product: K8206E Drainable blade design with electric motor actuator enclosed within the sill frame:a. Depth: 6 inches (152 mm) nominal depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Free Area: 39 percent free area.d. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,020 fpm (5.18 m per sec).e. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 6,324 cfm





(0.035 kPa).g. Front Blade Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm).h. Back Blade Thickness: 0.125 inches (3 mm).i. Frame Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm) 0.125 inches (3 mm).

16. Product: KN827 Gravity-operated Intake:a. Depth: 4 inches (102 mm) nominal depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Free Area: 40 percent free area.d. Blade Thickness: 0.063 inches (1.6 mm).e. Frame Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm).

17. Product: KX827 Gravity-operated Exhaust:a. Depth: 4 inches (102 mm) nominal depth.b. Mullion Type: Visible.c. Free Area: 40 percent free area.d. Blade Thickness: 0.063 inches (1.6 mm).e. Frame Thickness: 0.081 inches (2 mm).

2.5 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY APPROVED STATIONARY HURRICANE LOUVER (HVHZ)

A. Miami-Dade Sightproof, Horizontal Blade, Drainable Head Louver:1. Product: K605MD as designed and manufactured by The Airolite Company LLC.

a. Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance Number: 19-0205.07.2. Application: Miami-Dade Approved Product for use in open structures or installations

where the enclosed space is designed to accommodate water infiltration (wet rooms). Open structure building envelope protection for single unit sizes up to 72-inches wide by 144-inches high (1829 mm by 3658 mm) or 144-inches wide by 72-inches high (3658 mm by 1829 mm) for wet rooms.

3. Miami-Dade County Protocols Compliance:a. PA-201 Large and Small Missile Impact Test.b. PA-202 Uniform Static Air Pressure Test.c. PA-203 Cyclic Wind Pressure Test - Maximum Design Pressure Rating plus or

minus 110 psf (5.28 kPa).

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4. AMCA Listing Label Compliance:a. 540 - Test Method for Louvers Impacted by Windborne Debris. - Enhanced

Protection5. Material: Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5.6. Louver Depth: 5 inches (127.0 mm).7. Blade: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm). Blades shall be horizontal, inverted-V type with a center

hook and spaced 2 inches (50.8 mm) on center.8. Frame: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm).9. Test Standard: AMCA Standard 500-L.10. Free Area - 4 feet by 4 feet (1219 mm by 1219 mm) unit: 8.31 ft² (0.77 m²).

2.6 Percent Free Area: 52 percent.1. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,057 fpm (5.37 m per sec).2. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 8,780 cfm (4.14 cu m

per sec).3. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.25 inch WC (0.063 kPa).

B. Miami-Dade Sightproof, Dual Module Louver1. Product: Storm Class Louver SCC550MD as designed and manufactured by The

Airolite Company LLC.a. Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance Number: 19-0430.04.

2. Application: Louvers shall be tested in accordance with Miami-Dade protocols TAS-201, TAS-202 and TAS-203 and approved for open structure building envelope protection for single unit sizes up to 5 feet wide by 8 feet high (1524 mm by 2438 mm) for wet rooms.


minus 100 psf (4.8 kPa).4. AMCA Listing Label Compliance:

a. 540 - Test Method for Louvers Impacted by Windborne Debris - Enhanced Protection.

b. 550 - Test Method for High Velocity Wind Driven Rain Resistant Louvers.5. Material: Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6005-T5.6. Louver Depth: 5.5 inches (139.7 mm).7. Front Blade: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm).8. Rear Blade 0.050 inch (1.27 mm).9. Frame: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm).10. Test Standard: Wind Driven Rain.11. Free Area - 4 feet by 4 feet unit (1219 mm by 1219 mm): 8.02 ft² (0.75 m²).12. Percent Free Area: 50.0 percent.13. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,083 fpm (5.5 m per sec).14. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 8,686 cfm (4.1 cu m

per sec).15. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.44 inch WC (0.109 kPa).16. Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:

a. Exterior Wind Velocity: 29 mph (13 m per sec).b. Rainfall Rate: 3 inches (75 mm)/hr.c. Effectiveness: 100 percent.d. Core Ventilation: 980 fpm (5.0 m per sec).

17. Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:a. Exterior Wind Velocity: 50 mph (22 m per sec).b. Rainfall Rate: 8 inches (200 mm)/hr.c. Effectiveness: 99.5 percent.d. Core Ventilation: 980 fpm (5.0 m per sec).

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C. Miami-Dade Sightproof, Vertical Blade, Drainable Head Louver:1. Product: Storm Class Louver SCV302MD as designed and manufactured by The


2. Application: Louvers shall be tested in accordance with Miami-Dade protocols TAS-201, TAS-202 and TAS-203 and approved for open structure building envelope protection for single unit sizes up to 5 feet wide by 8 feet high (1524 mm by 2438 mm) for wet rooms.




b. 550 - Test Method for High Velocity Wind Driven Rain Resistant Louvers.5. Material: Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T6.6. Louver Depth: 3 inches (76.2 mm).7. Blade: 0.050 inch (1.27 mm).8. Frame: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm).9. Test Standard: Wind Driven Rain.10. Free Area - 4 feet by 4 feet unit (1219 mm by 1219 mm): 5.88 ft² (0.55 m²).11. Percent Free Area: 50.8 percent.12. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,250 fpm (6.35 m per sec).13. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 10,163 cfm (4.8 cu m

per sec).14. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.276 inch WC (0.069 kPa).15. Wind Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:

a. Exterior Wind Velocity: 29 mph (13/ m per sec).b. Rainfall Rate: 3 inches (75 mm)/hr.c. Effectiveness: 99.8 percent.d. Core Ventilation: 983 fpm (5.0 m per sec)

16. Wind Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:a. Exterior Wind Velocity: 50 mph (22 m per sec).b. Rainfall Rate: 8 inches (200 mm)/hr.c. Effectiveness: 99.4 percent.d. Core Ventilation: 886 fpm (4.5 m per sec).

D. Miami-Dade Sightproof, Vertical Blade, Visible Mullion:1. Product: Storm Class Louver SCV660MD as designed and manufactured by The


2. Application: Louvers shall be tested in accordance with Miami-Dade protocols TAS-201, TAS-202 and TAS-203 and approved for open structure building envelope protection for single unit sizes up to 4-feet wide x 8-feet high for wet rooms.

3. Provide motorized damper Model VCD-40.4. Miami-Dade County Protocols Compliance:

a. PA-201 Large and Small Missile Impact Test.b. PA-202 Uniform Static Air Pressure Test.c. PA-203 Cyclic Wind Pressure Test - Maximum Design Pressure Rating plus or



b. 550 - Test Method for High Velocity Wind Driven Rain Resistant Louvers.

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6. Material: Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5.7. Louver Depth: 6 inches (152.4 mm).8. Blade: 0.063 inch (1.60 mm). Blades shall be vertical, V-type with center hook and

spaced 0.75 inch (19 mm) on center.9. Frame: 0.095 inch (2.41 mm).10. Test Standard: Wind-Driven Rain.11. Free Area - 4 feet by 4 feet (1219 mm by 1219 mm) unit: 7.29 ft² (0.68 m²).12. Percent Free Area: 46 percent.13. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,250 fpm (6.35 m per sec).14. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 9,112 cfm (4.30 cu m

per sec).15. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.18 inch WC (0.04 kPa).16. Tested in accordance with AMCA 540 Test Method for Louvers Impacted by Wind

Borne Debris and AMCA 550 Test Method for High Velocity Wind Driven Rain.17. Wind Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:

a. Exterior Wind Velocity: 29 mph (13 m per sec).b. Rainfall Rate: 3 inches (75 mm)/hr.c. Effectiveness: 100.0 percent.d. Core Ventilation: 984 fpm (5.0 m per sec).


E. Miami-Dade Sightproof, Horizontal Blade Louver:1. Product: Storm Class Louver Type SCH601MD as designed and manufactured by

The Airolite Company LLC.a. Florida Product Approval N.:10093; Miami-Dade NOA No.: 17-0919.07.

2. Application: Louvers shall be tested in accordance with Miami-Dade protocols TAS-201, TAS-202 and TAS-203 and approved for open structure building envelope protection for single unit sizes up to 6 feet wide by 12 feet high (1829 mm by 3658 mm) for wet room protection.




b. 550 - Test Method for High Velocity Wind Driven Rain Resistant Louvers. VCD-40 Damper Required for Rating.

5. Material: Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5.6. Louver Depth: 6 inches (152.4 mm).7. Blade: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm). Blades shall be horizontal, inverted V-type with center

hook and spaced 2-inches on center.8. Frame: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm).9. Test Standard: AMCA Standard 500-L.10. Free Area - 4 feet by 4 feet (1219 mm by 1219 mm) unit: 7.58 ft² (0.704 m²).11. Percent Free Area: 47 percent.12. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,250 fpm (6.35 m per sec).13. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 9,475 cfm (4.47 cu m

per sec).14. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.32 inches WC (0.081 kPa).15. Wind Driven Water Penetration Test:

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F. Miami-Dade, Horizontal Blade, Drainable Head Louver:1. Product: Drainable Louver Type K6746MD with visible mullions as designed and

manufactured by The Airolite Company LLC.a. Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance Number: Florida Product Approval No.:

10093; Miami-Dade NOA No.: 17-0919.06.2. Application: Louvers shall be tested in accordance with Miami-Dade protocols TAS-

201, TAS-202 and TAS-203 and approved for open structure building envelope protection for single unit sizes up to 6 feet wide by 12 feet high (1829 mm by 3658 mm) or 12 feet wide by 6 feet high (3658 mm by 1829 mm), for wet room protection.



a. 540 - Test Method for Louvers Impacted by Windborne Debris.5. Material: Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5.6. Louver Depth: 6 inches (152.4 mm).7. Blade: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm). Blades shall be drainable and spaced approximately 4

inches (102 mm) on center.8. Frame: 0.125 inch (3.18 mm).9. Test Standard: AMCA Standard 500-L.10. Free Area - 4 feet by 4 feet (1219 mm by 1219 mm) unit: 9.41 ft² (0.88 m²).11. Percent Free Area: 59 percent.12. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,077 fpm (5.476.35 m per sec).13. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 10,135 cfm (4.78 cu

m per sec).14. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.20 inches WC (0.050 kPa).

G. Miami-Dade, Horizontal Combination Blade Louver:1. Product: Combination Drainable Stationary and Airfoil Adjustable Blade Louver Type

K8206AMD as designed and manufactured by The Airolite Company LLC.a. Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance Number: Florida Product Approval No.:

16743; Miami-Dade NOA No.: 18-0918.01.2. Application: Louvers shall be tested in accordance with Miami-Dade protocols TAS-

201, TAS-202 and TAS-203 and approved for open structure building envelope protection for single unit sizes up to 5 feet wide by 10 feet high (1524 mm by 3048 mm), for wet room protection.



a. 540 - Test Method for Louvers Impacted by Windborne Debris.5. Material: Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5.

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6. Louver Depth: 6 inches (152.4 mm).7. Stationary Blade: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm).8. Adjustable Blade: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm).9. Head/Sill Frame: 0.25 inch (3.18 mm).10. Jamb Frame: 0.125 inch (6.35 mm).11. Test Standard: AMCA Standard 500-L.12. Free Area - 4 feet by 4 feet (1219 mm by 1219 mm) unit: 7.27 ft² (0.68 m²).13. Percent Free Area: 45.4 percent.14. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,125 fpm (5.72 m per sec).15. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 8,179 cfm (3.86 cu m

per sec).16. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.17 inches WC (0.042 kPa).

2.7 FLORIDA STATE CODE APPROVED STATIONARY LOUVER

A. FL Approved Horizontal Blade, Drainable Louver:1. Product: Drainable Louver Type K6746X with visible vertical mullions as designed and

manufactured by The Airolite Company LLC.a. Florida Product Approval No.: FL7708.2; UL Classified: R25376.

2. ASTM E330-02, Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference, to +/- 200 psf (9.6 kPA) in compliance with the Florida Building Code.

3. Material: Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5.4. Louver Depth: 6 inches (152.4 mm).5. Blade: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm). Blades shall be stationary, incorporate drainable gutters,

and be spaced 4-inches (101.6 mm) on center. Jamb frames shall incorporate drainable gutters to ensure resistance to water penetration.

6. Frame: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm).7. Blade Angle: 35 degree.8. Miami-Dade County Protocols Compliance:

a. PA-201 Large and Small Missile Impact Test. Welded Construction Requiredb. PA-202 Uniform Static Air Pressure Test.c. PA-203 Cyclic Wind Pressure Test - Maximum Design Pressure Rating plus or

minus 150 psf (7.2 kPa). Welded Construction Required.9. AMCA Listing Label Compliance:

a. 540 - Test Method for Louvers Impacted by Windborne Debris.10. Test Standard: AMCA Standard 500-L.11. Free Area - 4 feet by 4 feet (1219 mm by 1219 mm) unit: 9.41 ft² (0.88 m²).12. Percent Free Area: 59 percent.13. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,077 fpm (5.47 m per sec).14. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 10,135 cfm (4.78 cu

m per sec).15. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.20 inches WC (0.050 kPa).16. Maximum Qualified Wind Design Load +/- 200 PSF (9.6 kpa).

B. FL Approved Horizontal Blade Louver:1. Product: Storm Class Louver Type SCH501X as designed and manufactured by The

Airolite Company LLC.a. Florida Product Approval No.: FL7708.3; UL Classified: R25376.

2. ASTM E330-02, Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference, to plus or minus 200 psf (9.6 kPA) in compliance with the Florida Building Code.

3. Material: Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5.4. Louver Depth: 5 inches (127.0 mm).5. Blade: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm). Blades shall be horizontal, inverted-V type with a center

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hook and spaced 2 inches (50.8 mm) on center.6. Frame: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm).7. Miami-Dade County Protocols Compliance:

a. PA-201 Large and Small Missile Impact Test. Welded Construction Required.b. PA-202 Uniform Static Air Pressure Test.c. PA-203 Cyclic Wind Pressure Test - Maximum Design Pressure Rating plus or



b. 550 - Test Method for High Velocity Wind Driven Rain Resistant Louvers. VCD-40 Damper Required for rating.

9. Test Standard: AMCA Standard 500-L.10. Water Penetration Test: Wind Driven Rain.11. Free Area - 4 feet by 4 feet (1219 mm by 1219 mm) unit: 6.80 ft² (0.632 m²).12. Percent Free Area: 43 percent.13. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,250 fpm (6.35 m per sec).14. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 9,337 cfm (4.41 cu m

per sec).15. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.18 inches WC (0.045 kPa).16. Wind Driven Water Penetration Test:



18. Maximum Qualified Wind Design Load plus or minus 200 PSF (9.6 kpa).

C. FL Approved Horizontal Blade, Drainable Louver:1. Product: Drainable Louver Type K6744X with Visible Vertical Mullions as designed

and manufactured by The Airolite Company LLC.a. Florida Product Approval No.: FL7708.1; UL Classified: R25376.

2. ASTM E330-02, Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference, to plus or minus 200 psf (9.6 kPA) in compliance with the Florida Building Code.

3. Material: Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5.4. Louver Depth: 4 inches (101.6 mm).5. Blade: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm). Blades shall be stationary, incorporate drainable gutters,

and be spaced 3-1/4 inches (82.5 mm) on center. Jamb frames shall incorporate drainable gutters to ensure resistance to water penetration.

6. Frame: 0.081 inch (2.06 mm).7. Blade Angle: 35 degree.8. Miami-Dade County Protocols Compliance:

a. PA-201 Large and Small Missile Impact Test. Welded Construction Required.b. PA-202 Uniform Static Air Pressure Test.c. PA-203 Cyclic Wind Pressure Test - Maximum Design Pressure Rating plus or


a. 540 - Test Method for Louvers Impacted by Windborne Debris.10. Test Standard: AMCA Standard 500-L.11. Free Area - 4 feet by 4 feet (1219 mm by 1219 mm) unit: 8.98 ft² (0.84 m²).

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12. Percent Free Area: 56 percent.13. Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1,151 fpm (5.85 m per sec).14. Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 10,336 cfm (4.89 cu

m per sec).15. Pressure Drop at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.20 inches WC (0.050 kPa).

2.8 LOUVER SCREENS

A. General: Provide louvers with screens as manufactured by The Airolite Co. at locations indicated on Drawings.

B. General: Provide exterior louvers with louver screens.1. Screen Location for Fixed Louvers: Interior face.2. Screen Location for Adjustable Louvers: Interior face, unless otherwise indicated.3. Screen Location for Adjustable Louvers: Exterior face, unless otherwise indicated.4. Screening Type: Bird screening, unless otherwise indicated.5. Screening Type: Insect screening where indicated.

C. Attachment: Secure screens to louver frames with stainless-steel machine screws, spaced 18 inches (458 mm) o.c.

D. Louver Screen Frames: As manufactured by The Airolite Co; to sizes indicated on Drawings.1. Fabrication: Mitered corners.2. Metal: Roll formed aluminum.3. Finish: Same finish as louver frames to which louver screens are attached.4. Finish: Mill finish, unless otherwise indicated.5. Type: Rewirable frames with a driven spline or insert for securing screen mesh.6. Type: Non-rewirable, U-shaped frames for permanently securing screen mesh.

E. Louver Screening for Aluminum Louvers: As manufactured by The Airolite Co.1. Bird Screening: Flattened, expanded aluminum, 3/4 by 0.050 inch (19 by 1.27 mm)

thick.2. Bird Screening: Flattened, expanded aluminum, 3/4 inch by 0.125 inch (19 by 3.18

mm) thick.3. Bird Screening: Aluminum, 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) square mesh, 0.063 inch (1.6 mm)

wire.4. Bird Screening: Aluminum, 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) square mesh, 0.047 inch (1.19 mm)

wire.5. Bird Screening: Aluminum, 1 inch (25.4 mm) square mesh, 0.120 inch (3.05 mm)

wire.6. Bird Screening: Stainless steel, 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) square mesh, 0.047 inch (1.19

mm) wire.7. Bird Screening: Stainless steel, 1 inch (25.4 mm) square mesh, 0.063 inch (1.60 mm)

wire.8. Insect Screening: Aluminum, 18-by-16 (1.4-by-1.6 mm) mesh, 0.012 inch (0.30 mm)

wire.9. Insect Screening: Stainless steel, 18-by-18 (1.4-by-1.4 mm) mesh, 0.009 inch (0.23

mm) wire.

F. Louver Screening for Galvanized Steel Louvers: As manufactured by The Airolite Co.1. Bird Screening: Galvanized steel, 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wire cloth, 0.041 inch (1.04 mm)

wire.2. Bird Screening: Stainless steel, 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) square mesh, 0.047 inch (1.19

mm) wire.3. Insect Screening: Stainless steel, 18-by-18 (1.4-by-1.4 mm) mesh, 0.009 inch (0.23

mm) wire.

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G. Louver Screening for Stainless-Steel Louvers: As manufactured by The Airolite Co.1. Bird Screening: Stainless steel, 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) square mesh, 0.047 inch (1.19

mm) wire.2. Insect Screening: Stainless steel, 18-by-18 (1.4-by-1.4 mm) mesh, 0.009 inch (0.23

mm) wire.

2.9 BLANK-OFF PANELS

A. General: Provide blank-off panels as manufactured by The Airolite Co. at locations indicated on Drawings.1. Attachment: Blank-off panels are not sealed, but fastened to the interior face of the

louver.2. Attachment: Blank-off panels are silicone wet sealed and fastened to the interior face

of the louver.

B. Non-Insulating, Blank-off Panels: Metal sheet as manufactured by The Airolite Co.1. Aluminum Sheet for Aluminum Louvers:

a. 0.050 inch (1.2 mm) thickness, precoat black.b. 0.063 inch (1.6 mm) thickness, finished to match exterior and/or interior.c. 0.125 inch (3.2 mm) thickness, finished to match exterior and/or interior.

2. Galvanized Steel Sheet for Galvanized Steel Louvers:a. Thickness: 0.052 inch (1.3 mm), unless otherwise indicated.b. Thickness: 0.040 inch (1.0 mm), unless otherwise indicated.

3. Stainless-Steel Sheet for Stainless-Steel Louvers:a. Thickness: 0.0500 inch (1.3 mm), unless otherwise indicated.b. Thickness: 0.0375 inch (0.95 mm), unless otherwise indicated.

4. Blank-off panel construction: Fabrication method is single sheet. Gasket materials, edge treatments, and sealed edges are not by The Airolite Co.

C. Insulating Blank-off Panels: Metal-faced panels consisting of insulating core as manufactured by The Airolite Co.1. Metal Facing Sheets: Aluminum sheet, 0.032 inch (0.8 mm) thick, precoat black.2. Metal Facing Sheets: Aluminum sheet, 0.063 inch (1.6 mm) thick, finished to match

finished to match exterior and/or interior.3. Metal Facing Sheets: Aluminum sheet, 0.125 inch (3.2 mm) thick, finished to match

finished to match exterior and/or interior4. Thickness: 1 inch (25 mm).5. Thickness: 2 inch (50 mm).6. Insulating Core: Mineral Wool.

a. Semi-rigid, non-combustible, mineral wool thermal insulation board; will comply with ASTM C612, Minimum R-value of 4.2 per 1 inch of thickness @75 degree F mean temperature, Minimum Density of 4.4 lbs./cu.ft.

b. MEA Approval - New York City (331-97-M) and Los Angeles (RR 25444) approved for compliance and performance.

7. Insulating Core: Extruded Polystyrene.a. Rigid cellular thermal insulation will comply with ASTM C578, Minimum R-value

of 5.0 per 1 inch of thickness @75 degree F mean temperature, Minimum Density of 1.5 lbs./cu.ft.

8. Blank-off Panel Construction: Fabrication method shall be pan-in-pan. Gasket materials, edge treatments, and sealed edges are not by The Airolite Co.

9. Seal perimeter joints between panel faces and louver frames.

2.10 FlNlSHES, GENERAL

A. Comply with NAAMM's "Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products" for recommendations for applying and designating finishes.

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B. Finish units after assembly.

2.11 ALUMINUM FlNlSHES

A. Compliance: Finish designations prefixed by AA comply with system established by the Aluminum Association for designating aluminum finishes.

B. Class I, Clear Anodic Finish: AA-M12C22A41 complying with AAMA 611.1. Mechanical Finish: Nonspecular as fabricated.2. Chemical Finish: Etched, medium matte.3. Anodic Coating: Architectural Class I, clear coating 0.018 mm or thicker.

C. Class I, Color Anodic Finish: AA-M12C22A42/A44 complying with AAMA 611.1. Mechanical Finish: Nonspecular as fabricated.2. Chemical Finish: Etched, medium matte.3. Anodic Coating: Architectural Class I, integrally colored or electrolytically deposited

color coating 0.018 mm or thicker. Color to fall in standard range for color variation in anodic finishes.

4. Color: Champagne bronze.5. Color: Light bronze.6. Color: Medium bronze.7. Color: Dark bronze.8. Color: Extra Dark bronze.9. Color: Black.

D. Baked-Enamel Finish: AA-C12C42R1x.1. Apply baked enamel complying with paint manufacturer's specifications for cleaning,

conversion coating, and painting.2. Chemical Finishes: Cleaned with inhibited chemicals and acid-chromate-fluoride-

phosphate conversion coating.3. Organic Coating: Thermosetting, modified-acrylic enamel primer/topcoat system

complying with AAMA 2603, except with a minimum dry film thickness of 1.5 mils (0.04 mm), medium gloss.

4. Color: As indicated by manufacturer's color designations.5. Color: Match Architect's sample.6. Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range of colors.

E. High-Performance Organic Coating Finish: AA-C12C42R1x.1. Prepare, pretreat, and apply coating to exposed metal surfaces to comply with coating

and resin manufacturers' written instructions.2. Chemical Finishes: Cleaned with inhibited chemicals and acid-chromate-fluoride-

phosphate conversion coating.3. Fluoropolymer Two-Coat Coating System: Manufacturer's standard two-coat,

thermocured system consisting of specially formulated inhibitive primer and fluoropolymer color topcoat containing not less than 70 percent polyvinylidene fluoride resin by weight; complying with AAMA 2605.a. Color: As indicated by manufacturer's color designations.b. Color: Match Architect's sample.c. Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range of colors.

4. Fluoropolymer Three-Coat Coating System: Manufacturer's standard three-coat, thermocured system consisting of specially formulated inhibitive primer, fluoropolymer color coat, and clear fluoropolymer topcoat, with both color coat and clear topcoat containing not less than 70 percent polyvinylidene fluoride resin by weight; complying with AAMA 2605.a. Color: As indicated by manufacturer's color designations.b. Color: Match Architect's sample.c. Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range of colors.

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F. Woodgrain Finish:1. Airowood Woodgrain Finish as manufactured by The Airolite Co.2. Finish shall comply with AAMA 2604.3. Wood Grain: AL301 Honey Knotty Pine4. Wood Grain: AL302 Golden Knotty Pine5. Wood Grain: AL303 Dark Oak6. Wood Grain: AL304 Cinnamon Cherry7. Wood Grain: AL305 Natural Cherry

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION AND PREPARATION

A. Prepare substrates and openings using methods recommended by manufacturer for achieving best result for substrates under project conditions.

B. Do not proceed with installation until substrates and nailers have been prepared using the methods recommended by the manufacturer and deviations from manufacturer's recommended tolerances are corrected. Commencement of installation constitutes acceptance of conditions.

C. If preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect in writing of deviations from manufacturer's recommended installation tolerances and conditions.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.1. Locate and place units level, plumb, and at indicated alignment with adjacent work.2. Use concealed anchorages where possible. Provide brass or lead washers fitted to

screws where required to protect metal surfaces and to make a weathertight connection.

3. Form closely fitted joints with exposed connections accurately located and secured.4. Provide perimeter reveals and openings of uniform width for sealants and joint fillers

as indicated on Drawings.5. Repair finishes damaged by cutting, welding, soldering, and grinding. Restore finishes

so no evidence remains of corrective work. Return items that cannot be refinished in the field to the factory, make required alterations, and refinish entire unit or provide new units.

6. Protect galvanized and nonferrous-metal surfaces from corrosion or galvanic action by applying a heavy coating of bituminous paint on surfaces that will be in contact with concrete, masonry, or dissimilar metals.

B. Install concealed gaskets, flashings, joint fillers, and insulation, as installation progresses, where weathertight joints are required. Comply with Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants" for sealants applied during installation.

3.3 ADJUSTING, CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Test operation of adjustable louvers and adjust as needed to produce fully functioning units that comply with requirements.

B. Protect products from damage until completion of project. Use temporary protective coverings where needed and approved by manufacturer. Remove protective covering at the time of Substantial Completion.

C. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

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